SAN MARCOS: City accepting talent competition applications

SAN MARCOS -- The city is accepting applications for its 14th
annual Talent Competition, to be held May 9 at the San Marcos
Community Center.

People of all ages and with all types of talent are invited to
compete in the on-stage event. Contestants will be divided into
four age divisions: 5-12 years, 13-18 years, 19-39 years and 40 and
up.

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded in four categories:
dance, vocal, instrumental and novelty. Winners also will be
showcased at future special events offered by the city's community
services department.

Entry fees are $12 per solo act, $8 per person for duos and
trios, and $6 per person for line numbers. The deadline to enter is
April 27.

Applications are available at the community center at 3 Civic
Center Drive, on the city's Web site at
www.san-marcos.net
or by calling
(760) 744-9000.